Can or Be Able To - Advanced English Grammar
In this advanced English grammar lesson, learn the difference between "can" and "be able to". Learn when and how to use "can" and "be able to" correctly and naturally so you can sound fluent and natural in English.
Both "can" and "be able to" have the same meaning. They're used to talk about ability.
But "can" is used to talk about general ability, and "be able to" is used to talk about specific ability.
Their sentence structure is also difference between "can" is a modal verb and "be able to" is a verb expression.
As a modal verb, "can" is more limited in use. When "can" can't be used grammatically, use "be able to".
We discuss these two points in the lesson in detail.
Watch the lesson now and learn how to use "can" and "be able to" so you can improve your advanced English grammar.
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome examples! 👏
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Because you taught us so well, I will remember the difference between be able to and can for the rest of my life. The word can refers to general ability regardless of time, place, or situation. That is, the statement will always be true regardless of what happens. As an example, consider the following sentence. You can make an internet call with this internet speed. Be able to is used to describe an ability in a specific situation. For instance, the robber was able to escape from the local prison with the assistance of a guard.
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Very good!
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome examples! 👏
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Жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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8 ай бұрын
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5 ай бұрын
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5 ай бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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6 ай бұрын
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10 ай бұрын
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11 ай бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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7 ай бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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4 ай бұрын
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10 ай бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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3 ай бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
Ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
In the past what's the difference between could and was able to? It's quite tricky. You are a great teacher could you explain it in another class?
@Apero1Spritz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have the same question and was hoping to see an explanation here.
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@JForrestEnglish
4 ай бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
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9 ай бұрын
@@JForrestEnglish Hey! is this correct to say that “ I am not being able to see you”? If it’s not, then why? I know being come from the be verb. And as I used “am” in my sentence so there is no need to use being ( internet said 😅) But I have seen this type of sentence a lot. So I want little bit more clarification Thanks in advance ❤❤
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
"Of course I'm Jennifer". You need the subject (I) and the verb to be (am). I'm.
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Great job!
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! ❤
hi there... i just subscribed to your channel i find it very instructive and educational so congrats !! i´m also an ESL teacher and i love the way you try to explain difference between two or more especific things. it´d be great if you can clarify the difference between between ( LOL) and among.... and also when to use will or going to....thanks
@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
Have that one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJpnyMuBg8W0cso.html
Thank you very much ❤
@JForrestEnglish
5 ай бұрын
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@mennaamr4499
5 ай бұрын
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very cleer explanation
@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
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@JForrestEnglish
2 жыл бұрын
That's great!
@ameraelsadek795
9 ай бұрын
I'm to able to or l'm able to
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
Love you too! 😘
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4 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
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Жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome!
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome examples! 👏
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3 жыл бұрын
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
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Perfect
@JForrestEnglish
2 жыл бұрын
😁
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! ;)
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@JForrestEnglish
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
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@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
👍
Can u explain if u please the difference between could and was.were able to? Thanks in advance
Pls upload video of May Might modals
@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
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@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
1. I have 15more minutes for going to bed, so before i go I'm able to I'm able to watch Jennifer lesson today. Sister, could you make a video for the difference between get and obtain.
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question! I’ll add it to the list for a future video. 👩🏫
Thank you so mach jennifer for this lesson, please could you make a video about all the model verbs, like could, could have (done), would, should, and must and cannot (for certain and possible) cheers 😘🥰 I did not be able to sleep yesterday, i tossed and turned the whole night. The child run into the road in the front of the car but in the end i could, manged to stop him I can speak English fluently
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question! I’ll add it to the list for a future video. 👩🏫
Hi Jennifer! Here are some examples: 1) I can dance several Latin American dances well. 2) I have always wanted to be able to speak English fluently.
@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
Way to go! 🙌
Hi ! I hope you're doing well . I have a question. At 4:09 you said ( can ) is for a specific ability, but you had said before ( can ) is general . What should i do ?🤔 Thanks.
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Can = general.
Hi. Please make video on difference between about and around with reference to time e.g. around 20 minutes / about 20 minutes
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question! I’ll add it to the list for a future video. 👩🏫
Thanke
Please make a video on I want vs I kinda want
Great
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😊
Also, Please explain all the contrasting conjunction.
@JForrestEnglish
9 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! 😁
❤❤❤❤Thanks
@JForrestEnglish
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😁
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@JForrestEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
Awe, thanks!
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3 жыл бұрын
@@JForrestEnglish mam I am confused when should we use be + verb's 3rd form and when v1 form I am confused please cover up this topic please,please mam.
ım glad for this video. you could explained very well. my sentences 1-) ı only swim able to 20 min at pool. 2-) ı only able to quickly drink of water 3-) ı only able to watch the cinema on my computer 4-) ı only able to on vegas pro for the scenes
@JForrestEnglish
9 ай бұрын
WHOO HOO! 🥳
Hello🙋♀️ I want to ask about the difference between could and know how to verb
He can speak English fluently. He is able to write stories in English. He is able to take lecturer classes in English. He can repair clocks.
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome example! 👏
How come, in the minute 4.09 you noted that can is used for specific ability? Contray to what you stated at the begining, that can is for general ability, could you kindly explain, thanks in advance , very helpful
@JForrestEnglish
25 күн бұрын
Great question! I'll answer that in a future lesson! 😁
The first example will be I can speak english.another example I am not able to eat some thing today. these examples may be they are correct I live Somali I interest your lessons thank you so mush. Go forward you are great teacher.
@JForrestEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Great job practicing! 👍